Beverly Ann Freeby Gentry

1937 - 2012  (75 years)

• Name	Beverly Ann Freeby Gentry
  Born	15 Jan 1937	Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	27 Sep 2012	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	1 Oct 2012	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I3840	Rossville
  Last Modified	26 Dec 2019

  
  

  Father	Everett Arthur Freeby,   b. 26 Aug 1910, Blue Rapids, Marshall County, Kansas ,   d. 26 Mar 1997, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 86 years)
  Mother	Mary M Jacobia Freeby
  Married	31 May 1935	Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas
  Family ID	F3257	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Billy Gene Gentry
  Married	12 Jun 1955	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	1. Ricky Eugene Gentry,   b. 3 Dec 1955, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas   2. Kimberly Sue Gentry,   b. 21 Jun 1967, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 21 Jun 1967, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 0 years)   3. Chad Everett Gentry   4. Ronald Gentry   5. Steven Gentry
  Documents » Slide Show		Marriage- Freeby, Beverly-Gentry, Billy Freeby-Gentry The chapel of the Highland Park Methodist Church at Topeka was the scene of a wedding Sunday, June 12, at 2 p.m. uniting in marriage Miss Beverly Ann Freeby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Freeby, and Mr. Billy Gene Gentry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gentry of Rossville. The ceremony was read by the Rev. Carrol D. McLaughlin before an altar decorated with baskets of pink gladioli and majestic daisies with two seven-branched candelabra with white candles. Miss Virginia Anthony of Centralia sang "Oh Promise Me." She was accompanied by Mrs. Bonnett, organist, who also furnished the wedding music with such numbers as "I Love You Truly" and "Always." Preceding the ceremony the tapers were lighted by Mr. Bob Bixby and Everett Freeby Jr., brother of the bride. The bride who was given in marriage by her father wore a pink linen suit with blue accessories. She wore an orchid corsage. Her only jewelry was a strand of pearls, a gift from the groom. Miss Joy Allen of Centralia served as maid of honor. Her suit was green linen with white accessories. Her corsage was pink and white carnations. Mrs. Barbara McDonald served as brides maid. Her suit was yellow linen with white accessories and corsage of yellow and white carnations. Attending the bridegroom as best man was Bob Gentry, brother of the groom. Robert Reid served as groomsman. Ushers were Everett Freeby Jr. and Bob Bixby. A reception was given the guests in the Asbury room at the church. Mrs. Freeby, mother of the bride, received wearing a beige dress with corsage of orange roses and white carnations. Mrs. Gentry, mother of the groom, chose a green faille with corsage of pink carnations. The brides table was centered with a three-tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom and pink and yellow rose buds. White tapers in crystal holders and greenery completed the table decorations. Miss Mary Lou Reed cut the cake and Miss Virginia Anthony presided at the punch bowl. Miss Barbara Gentry, sister of the groom, was in charge of the guest book. The couple left for a honeymoon in the Ozarks. Following the honeymoon trip they will be at home in Rossville. Guests from out of town attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Story, Kansas City, Kansas; Mr. J.R. Gentry, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Gentry and family, Mrs. Clyde Gentry and Jolene all of Simpson, Kansas; Mrs. Minnie McClure and Mr. James McClure of Glasco, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Max Williams, Kansas City, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Dick, Gary and Wayne, Mr. Bob Berry, Mr. Gene Pelfrey, Mrs. Junior Dick and Rodney, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gentry all of Rossville; Mr. and Mrs. Chet Freeby and Susan of Erie, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wertz, Freddie and Richard of Sedalia, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jacobia, Mr. Merlin Jacobia all of Whiting, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bryan, Joyce and Sharon, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Allen, Joy, Judy and David, Mrs. Florence Shumaker, Miss Mary Jane Wolff, Miss Vesper Kincaid, and Miss Virginia Anthony of Centralia. [From Thursday, 23 Jun 1955]
  		Engagement- Freeby, Beverly-Gentry, Bill Freeby-Gentry Troth Is Announced Beverly Ann Freeby's engagement to Bill Gentry is announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Freeby. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gentry of Rossville. Miss Freeby is a senior at Topeka High School. Mr. Gentry, a graduate of Rossville High School, was recently released from active duty with the United States Navy.
  		Anniversary- Gentry, Bill and Beverly Bill and Beverly Gentry Bill and Beverly Gentry, Rossville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family reception June 12 at the home of Chad and Jennifer Gentry, 7600 N.W. Hall Road at Rossville. Beverly Freeby and Bill Gentry were married June 12, 1955, in Topeka. Hosts will be their sons and their wives, Rick and Peggy Gentry, Rossville; Ronald and Eva Gentry, Rossville; Steve Gentry and his fiancee Alyssa Funnell, Topeka; and Chad and Jennifer Gentry, Rossville. The Gentrys have nine grandchildren, Shana Gentry, Holly Gentry, Lindsy Gentry and Tatum Gentry, all of Rossville; Nicole Gentry, Tyler Gentry and Trevor Gentry, all of Topeka; and Josh Gentry and Colton Gentry, Rossville. Mr. Gentry retired in 2001 after 50 years of service in farming. Mrs. Gentry is a homemaker. She retired in 1996 from the Rossville High School library after 11 years of service.
  Last Modified	2 Dec 2017 12:48:32
  Family ID	F988	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		Obituary- Gentry, Beverly 1 Beverly Ann Gentry Beverly Ann Gentry, 75, of Rossville, ended life’s journey Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Her journey began Jan. 15, 1937, at Sabetha, the daughter of Everette and Mary Jacobia Freeby. Beverly was raised in Centralia and later moved to Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Mrs. Gentry lived in the Rossville community and wore many different hats. She was a farmer’s wife and helped on the farm. Beverly worked as an assistant librarian for Rossville High School for 11 years. She was a full-time mom and grandmother. She attended Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post 31 American Legion Auxiliary for 55 years. Her father and an infant daughter, Kimberly, preceded Beverly in death. She was united in marriage to Billy G. Gentry on June 12, 1955. He survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons and their wives, Rick and Peggy Gentry, Ron and Eva Gentry, Chad and Jennifer Gentry, all of Rossville, and Steve and Alyssa Gentry of Topeka; her mother, Mary Freeby of Topeka; a brother, Everette “Butch” Freeby and wife Helen of Ozawkie; two sisters, Dianna Berry and Debbie Turner and husband Larry, all of Topeka; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Beverly’s greatest love in life was caring for her husband and family along with keeping a cozy home filled with love. Funeral services were Oct. 1 at Rossville Christian Church. Interment followed in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536.
  		Obituary- Gentry, Beverly 2 BEVERLY ANN GENTRY Beverly Ann Gentry, 75, life’s journey ended Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka. Her journey began Jan. 15, 1937, at Sabetha, the daughter of Everette and Mary Jacobia Freeby. Beverly was raised in Centralia and later moved to Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Mrs. Gentry lived in the Rossville community and wore many different hats. She was a farmer’s wife and helped on the farm. Beverly worked as an assistant librarian for Rossville High School for 11 years. She was a full-time mom and grandmother. She attended the Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 American Legion Auxiliary for 50 years. Beverly was preceded in death by her father and an infant daughter Kimberly. She was united in marriage to Billy G. Gentry, June 12, 1955. He survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons, Rick (Peggy) Gentry, Rossville, Ron (Eva) Gentry, Rossville, Steve (Alyssa) Gentry, Topeka and Chad (Jennifer) Gentry, Rossville; her mother, Mary Freeby, Topeka; a brother, Everette “Butch” (Helen) Freeby, Ozawkie; two sisters, Dianna Berry and Debbie (Larry) Turner all of Topeka; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Beverly’s greatest love in life was caring for her husband and family along with keeping a cozy home filled with love. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 1, at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to wwwpiperfuneralhome.com.
  		Obituary- Gentry, Beverly 3 Beverly Ann Gentry ROSSVILLE-Beverly Ann Gentry, 75, life's journey ended Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Her journey began January 15, 1937 at Sabetha, the daughter of Everette and Mary Jacobia Freeby. Beverly was raised in Centralia and later moved to Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Mrs. Gentry lived in the Rossville community and wore many different hats. She was a farmer's wife and helped on the farm. Beverly worked as an Assistant Librarian for Rossville High School for 11 years. She was a fulltime mom and grandmother. She attended the Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 American Legion Auxiliary for 50 years. Beverly was preceded in death by her father and an infant daughter Kimberly. She was united in marriage to Billy G. Gentry on June 12, 1955. He survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons, Rick (Peggy) Gentry, Rossville, Ron (Eva) Gentry, Rossville, Steve (Alyssa) Gentry, Topeka and Chad (Jennifer) Gentry, Rossville; her mother, Mary Freeby, Topeka; a brother, Everette "Butch" (Helen) Freeby, Ozawkie; two sisters, Dianna Berry and Debbie (Larry) Turner all of Topeka; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Beverly's greatest love in life was caring for her husband and family along with keeping a cozy home filled with love. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Gentry will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, KS. 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
  		Obituary- Gentry, Beverly 4 In Loving Memory Of Beverly Ann Gentry January 15, 1937-September 27, 2012 Funeral Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 1, 2012 Christian Church Rossville, Kansas Officiating Derek Slack Music By Eric Dannefer Songs "I Can Only Imagine" "Amazing Grace" Casket Bearers Tyler Gentry, Trevor Gentry, Colton Gentry, Josh Gentry, Doug Hubell, Jim Gentry Interment Rossville Cemetery Rossville, Kansas Arrangements By Piper Funeral Chapel Rossville, Kansas
  		Obituary- Gentry, Beverly 5 Beverly Ann Gentry, 75, life’s journey ended Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Her journey began January 15, 1937 at Sabetha, the daughter of Everett and Mary Jacobia Freeby. Beverly was raised in Centralia and later moved to Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Mrs. Gentry lived in the Rossville community and wore many different hats. She was a farmer’s wife and helped on the farm. Beverly worked as an Assistant Librarian for Rossville High School for 11 years. She was a fulltime mom and grandmother. She attended the Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 American Legion Auxiliary for 55 years. Beverly was preceded in death by her father and an infant daughter Kimberly. She was united in marriage to Billy G. Gentry on June 12, 1955. He survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons, Rick (Peggy) Gentry, Rossville, Ron (Eva) Gentry, Rossville, Steve (Alyssa) Gentry, Topeka and Chad (Jennifer) Gentry. Rossville; her mother, Mary Freeby, Topeka; a brother, Everett “Butch” (Helen) Freeby, Ozawkie; two sisters, Dianna Berry and Debbie (Larry) Turner all of Topeka; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Beverly’s greatest love in life was caring for her husband and family along with keeping a cozy home filled with love. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, KS. 66536.